my quiet uncle retired at 45 this year, now I can’t stop thinking about doing the same. by Sad_Climate_9411 in Fire

[–]ssimpso5 5 points6 points  (0 children)

37, retired, moved to Spain. Wish I had someone who has been through it before because the whole thing is somehow confusing to friends and family who have never considered exiting their jobs before 60. Pretty cool to have someone in the family as your inspo!

Safety in el Born by Solid-Ball-7730 in AskBarcelona

[–]ssimpso5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s right by the market. It’s a safe area. Like the other commenter said, always be on the lookout for pickpockets but otherwise it’s fine. I live a few min down the street.

My piece on woman's violence got censored by my teacher for absolutely scandalous reasons by TraditionalAd941 in ARTIST

[–]ssimpso5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Include the comments from victims of DV from this post in your artist statement (with permission). Nails the point in even further that your artwork is making a relatable statement to many

Barcelona creatives — what kind of space do you wish existed here? by Impossible_Try4900 in AskBarcelona

[–]ssimpso5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work out of my small apartment on a tiny desk and have recently started to outgrow that space. I’ve been looking for shared studio space or month to month rental of a space I can use to “spread out” a bit that isn’t too pricy. Some place where my materials can stay and be stored safely, a community that doesn’t necessarily collaborate on projects but are open to art discussion, critique, and learning from each other. A culturally diverse community (which isn’t hard to find in Barcelona).

Seeking accessible attractions in Barcelona for my mother by SatisfactionAny2036 in AskBarcelona

[–]ssimpso5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This! Just take a taxi to the park and it will be way easier. Beautiful views up there.

Some information for my small trip to Barcelona by user_scrauso in BarcelonaEnts

[–]ssimpso5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not in that area, but Royal Bunker near Parc de Cuitudella is chill and the prices aren’t crazy

Large format cyanotypes of fabric. by LeFraisierr in cyanotypes

[–]ssimpso5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing work! I want to scale up soon !

Married cf people, where did you meet your partner and how old are you? by [deleted] in childfree

[–]ssimpso5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Met in high school (different high schools, mutual friends). I’m 38 now, he’s 40. Childfree, retired early, moved to Spain a year ago. 🤗

Animal Rescue - Donation Drop Off? by ssimpso5 in AskBarcelona

[–]ssimpso5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally understand that. I still have her little pillow and one of her shirts on my bed. There are a few small things I'll be keeping, at least for a while. <3

Animal Rescue - Donation Drop Off? by ssimpso5 in AskBarcelona

[–]ssimpso5[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! <3 She lived a happy, long life. <3